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Blanton to Liquidate Bank
BLANTON APPOINTED LIQUIDATING AGENT OF MUTUAL STANDARD BANK Governor Sampson Makes Announcement Following Conference with Banking Commissioner According to information which came direct from Governor Sampson to The Leader Tuesday afternoon, Mr. J. O. Blanton has been appointed liquidating agent of the Mutual Standard Bank, which the officers and directors found it necessary to close May 7, believing it best for the depositors and stock holders. Mr. Blanton was formerly president of the American Mutual Bank whicn closed its doors when other big institutions including the National Bank of Kentucky and the Louisville Trust Company failed to open the morning of November 17, 1930. The First Standard Bank, J. R. Ray, president, was also closed, but through the gallant efforts of the officers supported by loyal depositors, friends and the citizens generally, the First Standard and American Mutual reopened January 20, into one bank, the Mutual Standard with W. W. Spradling as president, A. B. Ridley, chairman of the board of directors and J. O. Blanton and J. R. Ray, vice presidents. Governor Sampson's letter to the editor states that Mr. Blanton's appointment followed a conference last Monday with the Banking Commissioner and other friends. Mr. Blanton made bond as liquidating agent amounting to $350,000. [Photo] J. O. BLANTON
Movement Started To Force Change in Baptist Ranks
HUNTER'S SHOE SHOP BURNS The Shoe Repair Shop operated by Mr.W. H. Hunter at 1401 W. Chestnut St., was damaged to the extent of $1,500 when gutted by fire last Saturday morning between 4:00 and 5:00 o'clock. The loss is partially covered by insurance. According to Mr. Hunter, the shop will reopen for business in about two weeks.
MESDAMES EFFIE OGLESBY AND HATTIE HANSFORD BOWMAN WIN LEADER AUTOMOBILES Judges Award Cash Prizes To Mesdames Lucile Taylor, Nannie Mai Armstrong And Sadie Coss Franklin The Leader's annual subscription campaign which began April 8 came to a close Wednesday night after a period of several weeks. As has been The Leader's policy for eight years beginning in 1923, two automobiles were included in the prizes offered those who were entered and reported the largest number of subscriptions valued and counted in votes. Messrs. G. W. Jackson, Lee L. Brown and L. T. Phillips acted as judges Wednesday night and after the final reports and count of votes, announced the following winners of the five prizes offered by the Leader management: Mrs. Effie Oglesby, of Mocking Bird Valley, winner of the Greater Hudson Eight; Mrs. Hattie Bowman Hansford, of Bardstown, the New Essex Super Six; Mrs. Lucile Taylor, of Memphis, Tenn., $100.00; Mrs. Nannie Mai Armstrong, Eminence, $50.00 and Mrs. Sadi e Cross Franklin, Louisville, $25.00. The two automobiles and cash given to the winners bring the total number of cars given away by The Leader since the beginning of this special subscription building program in 1923 up to 18 automobiles and something like $15,000 in cash. Automobiles have been won by persons living in five states and cash prizes and commissions have been sent to the majority of states where colored people are largely populated. The 1931 campaign was made interesting by those who won the prizes and others who did their best in spite of unfavorable conditions, and The Leader management is grateful to them and the friends who gave them support and encouragement. Final results on page 8. Pictures of the five winners will appear next week.
GAZAWAY HELD WITHOUT BAIL John Gazaway, 45, is held in the Jefferson County Jail without bond on a charge of murder in connection with the death of Mrs. Gonzalle Howlett, 42, with whom he is said to have lived at 215 E. Hill St. When arrested Gazaway declared himself innocent, saying the crime was committed by an intruder whose name he did not know. Persons residing near the scene of the crime report that Gazaway, al legedly a bottlegger, was highly intoxicated during the hours preceding the crime and that when his father called at the Hill St. address at an early hour on the night of the tragedy he found a fight raging within and was refused admittance. The woman's body was discovered Sunday noon by policemen who had been called to investigate. Dr. P. [R.?] Peters, who had also been called, arrived at the same time as the police and pronounced the woman dead. Coroner Roy L. Carter arrived shortly afterward and stated that she had been dead about 12 hours or since midnight. T he victim had been strangled with a rope it appeared, after which she had been beaten about the head with the butt of a pistol. The skull was (Continued on page 8)
PROF. FRANKLIN P. SMITH SUCCUMBS Prof. Franklin P.Smith, teacher at the Eastern Junior High School, died in the hospital at Bloomington, Ind., Thursday morning from blood poisoning brought about by an infected toe. Leaving Louisville Monday morning and matriculating at Indiana University summer school the same day, Prof. Smith found that the toe, which had been cut some few days before the closing of schools, continued painful and, at the advice of physicians, entered the hospital where his death occurred a short time later. Upon being informed of his sudden demise Mrs. Smith, who had gone to spend the summer with her parents at Henderson only a few days before, motored to Bloomington accompanied by her mother, Mrs. H. F. Jones, and her brother, Lorenzo. The remains were taken to Henderson where funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the First Baptist church. The deceased was well known in Louisville where he was head of the local chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Messrs. Lucien Garrett and E. V. Mosee, of St. Louis, Mo., were breakfast Guests of Mr. E. E. Pruitt Monday.
FOR ALDERMAN [Photo] MAURICE B. LEJEUNE To Whom It May Concern: Maurice B. LeJeune wishes to call the attention to the Colored people of the city at large as to just what kind of a man he is and what he stands for, and wishes to say that the good colored voters have in me, A Man That is True Blue, just as Old Abraham Lincoln was in his days. Maurice B. LeJeune's first vote was for his Republican friends which he is very proud of and he stands One Hundred Percent for his party. In my campaign I am not making promises to the colored race, but you elect me to office as Alerman of your city, and I will guarantee that you will be deep down in my heart and I will work hard for the interest of the colored race at all times, heart and soul, just as I am doing today. I only wish I could meet all of your good people in person and have a talk with you. This is a rare chance for you to look on the ballot in the primary election and put your mark at the side of my name, Maurice B. LeJeune, if you feel that I am the right man for your race. Maurice B. LeJeune wishes to make a statement in this great paper to the colored people about a few kind deeds he is doing at this time and wishes for you not to take his word for it, but send your investigating committee and see if what he is saying is true. Last winter one cold day when I was over to the Republican Headquarters, a colored lady by the name of Ruth Thompson at 214 S. 11th St., called for aid as she was about to be set out on the street by her old landlord and no home to go to, also nothing to eat for her three small babies. This touched my heart and as I knew my father had a vacant three room flat, I [immediately?] asked my father to put these poor colored people in and they have been living very happy and contented ever since, my dad through me doing what I did to share with the poor. I also looked after Mrs. Thompson for her sake and the children to see that the Charity Organization of Louisville took care of her for food and clothes for the babies. Investigate this: There is another tenant by the name of Jerry Wisiger and his wife living at 214 S. 11th St., has a flat rented at $12.00 per month and only paid $6.00 on his rent in the past ten months. I would like for you to investigate this statement. I made this statement that I came to my Dad and introduced a colored (Continued on page 8)
Risher Heads National Benefit Shake-Up In Personnel Of Big Insurance Company Unexpected Rutherfords Felt That They Should Be Relieved of Arduous Duties, Says Report
[Homer] Phillips Slain In St. Louis
Homer Phillips Murdered; Two of Suspects Are Identified
MEETING OF COLORED REPUBLICANS CALLED All colored Republicans, men and women, interested in the success of the party of their choice and in the welfare of the race politically are urged to meet in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday afternoon, June 30, the day preceding the Republican State Convention, at 2 o'clock. Those who will attend are asked to meet at the office of the Mammoth Life Insurance Co., Second and Deweese Sts., at 1:45. This meeting is called at the urgent request of several leaders, and it was suggested that the call be made by the Citizens' League of Kentucky, J. Welby Broaddus, president; I. Willis Cole, secretary.
MRS. J. C. COLBERT PASSES Mrs. J. C. Colbert, of 1937 Magazine St., prominent fraternal woman, passed away last week. Funeral services were held at the Fifth Street Baptist Church last Saturday morning. Mrs. Colbert left her husband, sister and other relatives to mourn her passing.
Mr. Edward Bradford, 1511 Garland Ave., left Saturday to visit his aunt, Mrs. Lewis, at Georgetown.
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Blanton to Liquidate Bank
BLANTON APPOINTED LIQUIDATING AGENT OF MUTUAL STANDARD BANK Governor Sampson Makes Announcement Following Conference with Banking Commissioner According to information which came direct from Governor Sampson to The Leader Tuesday afternoon, Mr. J. O. Blanton has been appointed liquidating agent of the Mutual Standard Bank, which the officers and directors found it necessary to close May 7, believing it best for the depositors and stock holders. Mr. Blanton was formerly president of the American Mutual Bank whicn closed its doors when other big institutions including the National Bank of Kentucky and the Louisville Trust Company failed to open the morning of November 17, 1930. The First Standard Bank, J. R. Ray, president, was also closed, but through the gallant efforts of the officers supported by loyal depositors, friends and the citizens generally, the First Standard and American Mutual reopened January 20, into one bank, the Mutual Standard with W. W. Spradling as president, A. B. Ridley, chairman of the board of directors and J. O. Blanton and J. R. Ray, vice presidents. Governor Sampson's letter to the editor states that Mr. Blanton's appointment followed a conference last Monday with the Banking Commissioner and other friends. Mr. Blanton made bond as liquidating agent amounting to $350,000. [Photo] J. O. BLANTON
Movement Started To Force Change in Baptist Ranks
HUNTER'S SHOE SHOP BURNS The Shoe Repair Shop operated by Mr.W. H. Hunter at 1401 W. Chestnut St., was damaged to the extent of $1,500 when gutted by fire last Saturday morning between 4:00 and 5:00 o'clock. The loss is partially covered by insurance. According to Mr. Hunter, the shop will reopen for business in about two weeks.
MESDAMES EFFIE OGLESBY AND HATTIE HANSFORD BOWMAN WIN LEADER AUTOMOBILES Judges Award Cash Prizes To Mesdames Lucile Taylor, Nannie Mai Armstrong And Sadie Coss Franklin The Leader's annual subscription campaign which began April 8 came to a close Wednesday night after a period of several weeks. As has been The Leader's policy for eight years beginning in 1923, two automobiles were included in the prizes offered those who were entered and reported the largest number of subscriptions valued and counted in votes. Messrs. G. W. Jackson, Lee L. Brown and L. T. Phillips acted as judges Wednesday night and after the final reports and count of votes, announced the following winners of the five prizes offered by the Leader management: Mrs. Effie Oglesby, of Mocking Bird Valley, winner of the Greater Hudson Eight; Mrs. Hattie Bowman Hansford, of Bardstown, the New Essex Super Six; Mrs. Lucile Taylor, of Memphis, Tenn., $100.00; Mrs. Nannie Mai Armstrong, Eminence, $50.00 and Mrs. Sadi e Cross Franklin, Louisville, $25.00. The two automobiles and cash given to the winners bring the total number of cars given away by The Leader since the beginning of this special subscription building program in 1923 up to 18 automobiles and something like $15,000 in cash. Automobiles have been won by persons living in five states and cash prizes and commissions have been sent to the majority of states where colored people are largely populated. The 1931 campaign was made interesting by those who won the prizes and others who did their best in spite of unfavorable conditions, and The Leader management is grateful to them and the friends who gave them support and encouragement. Final results on page 8. Pictures of the five winners will appear next week.
GAZAWAY HELD WITHOUT BAIL John Gazaway, 45, is held in the Jefferson County Jail without bond on a charge of murder in connection with the death of Mrs. Gonzalle Howlett, 42, with whom he is said to have lived at 215 E. Hill St. When arrested Gazaway declared himself innocent, saying the crime was committed by an intruder whose name he did not know. Persons residing near the scene of the crime report that Gazaway, al legedly a bottlegger, was highly intoxicated during the hours preceding the crime and that when his father called at the Hill St. address at an early hour on the night of the tragedy he found a fight raging within and was refused admittance. The woman's body was discovered Sunday noon by policemen who had been called to investigate. Dr. P. [R.?] Peters, who had also been called, arrived at the same time as the police and pronounced the woman dead. Coroner Roy L. Carter arrived shortly afterward and stated that she had been dead about 12 hours or since midnight. T he victim had been strangled with a rope it appeared, after which she had been beaten about the head with the butt of a pistol. The skull was (Continued on page 8)
PROF. FRANKLIN P. SMITH SUCCUMBS Prof. Franklin P.Smith, teacher at the Eastern Junior High School, died in the hospital at Bloomington, Ind., Thursday morning from blood poisoning brought about by an infected toe. Leaving Louisville Monday morning and matriculating at Indiana University summer school the same day, Prof. Smith found that the toe, which had been cut some few days before the closing of schools, continued painful and, at the advice of physicians, entered the hospital where his death occurred a short time later. Upon being informed of his sudden demise Mrs. Smith, who had gone to spend the summer with her parents at Henderson only a few days before, motored to Bloomington accompanied by her mother, Mrs. H. F. Jones, and her brother, Lorenzo. The remains were taken to Henderson where funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the First Baptist church. The deceased was well known in Louisville where he was head of the local chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Messrs. Lucien Garrett and E. V. Mosee, of St. Louis, Mo., were breakfast Guests of Mr. E. E. Pruitt Monday.
FOR ALDERMAN [Photo] MAURICE B. LEJEUNE To Whom It May Concern: Maurice B. LeJeune wishes to call the attention to the Colored people of the city at large as to just what kind of a man he is and what he stands for, and wishes to say that the good colored voters have in me, A Man That is True Blue, just as Old Abraham Lincoln was in his days. Maurice B. LeJeune's first vote was for his Republican friends which he is very proud of and he stands One Hundred Percent for his party. In my campaign I am not making promises to the colored race, but you elect me to office as Alerman of your city, and I will guarantee that you will be deep down in my heart and I will work hard for the interest of the colored race at all times, heart and soul, just as I am doing today. I only wish I could meet all of your good people in person and have a talk with you. This is a rare chance for you to look on the ballot in the primary election and put your mark at the side of my name, Maurice B. LeJeune, if you feel that I am the right man for your race. Maurice B. LeJeune wishes to make a statement in this great paper to the colored people about a few kind deeds he is doing at this time and wishes for you not to take his word for it, but send your investigating committee and see if what he is saying is true. Last winter one cold day when I was over to the Republican Headquarters, a colored lady by the name of Ruth Thompson at 214 S. 11th St., called for aid as she was about to be set out on the street by her old landlord and no home to go to, also nothing to eat for her three small babies. This touched my heart and as I knew my father had a vacant three room flat, I [immediately?] asked my father to put these poor colored people in and they have been living very happy and contented ever since, my dad through me doing what I did to share with the poor. I also looked after Mrs. Thompson for her sake and the children to see that the Charity Organization of Louisville took care of her for food and clothes for the babies. Investigate this: There is another tenant by the name of Jerry Wisiger and his wife living at 214 S. 11th St., has a flat rented at $12.00 per month and only paid $6.00 on his rent in the past ten months. I would like for you to investigate this statement. I made this statement that I came to my Dad and introduced a colored (Continued on page 8)
Risher Heads National Benefit Shake-Up In Personnel Of Big Insurance Company Unexpected Rutherfords Felt That They Should Be Relieved of Arduous Duties, Says Report
[Homer] Phillips Slain In St. Louis
Homer Phillips Murdered; Two of Suspects Are Identified
MEETING OF COLORED REPUBLICANS CALLED All colored Republicans, men and women, interested in the success of the party of their choice and in the welfare of the race politically are urged to meet in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday afternoon, June 30, the day preceding the Republican State Convention, at 2 o'clock. Those who will attend are asked to meet at the office of the Mammoth Life Insurance Co., Second and Deweese Sts., at 1:45. This meeting is called at the urgent request of several leaders, and it was suggested that the call be made by the Citizens' League of Kentucky, J. Welby Broaddus, president; I. Willis Cole, secretary.
MRS. J. C. COLBERT PASSES Mrs. J. C. Colbert, of 1937 Magazine St., prominent fraternal woman, passed away last week. Funeral services were held at the Fifth Street Baptist Church last Saturday morning. Mrs. Colbert left her husband, sister and other relatives to mourn her passing.
Mr. Edward Bradford, 1511 Garland Ave., left Saturday to visit his aunt, Mrs. Lewis, at Georgetown.
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